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Democrats Ramp Up Midterm Campaigns, Key Races in Focus

4/20/2026

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Democrats Ramp Up

Democrats intensify campaign efforts ahead of the November midterms, targeting key House and Senate races.
In Virginia, voters will decide on a Democratic redistricting plan that could add seats.
Florida's Republican-led legislature is preparing a special session on redistricting.
The Senate Leadership Fund raised $72 million, illustrating the high-stakes donations from Miriam Adelson and George Soros.

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Democrats Target Republicans

The American Bridge "Shaky Eights" program targets 17 House Republicans in solidly red districts ahead of the November midterms.
Democrats cite U.S. President Donald Trump's declining popularity and recent Democratic successes in special elections as momentum.
Many targeted candidates have not faced significant scrutiny.
In South Dakota, Democrats struggle to field candidates, with 56% of legislative seats lacking representation.

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Democrats Ramp Up

Democrats intensify campaign efforts ahead of the November midterms, targeting key House and Senate races.
In Virginia, voters will decide on a Democratic redistricting plan that could add seats.
Florida's Republican-led legislature is preparing a special session on redistricting.
The Senate Leadership Fund raised $72 million, illustrating the high-stakes donations from Miriam Adelson and George Soros.

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